Name: 46C8935 IBM 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller Card Hardware RAID
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46C8935
Price: 64.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller Card acts as a bridge between your server and storage drives, managing RAID configurations and speeding up data flow. It fits into a PCIe x8 slot and is designed to work seamlessly with IBM server hardware, making it a staple in many enterprise storage setups.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46C8935
Alternate Part Number	46C8935-02-UK

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2008
Host Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gbps per port
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	IBM System x / Lenovo servers; Windows Server; Linux distributions; VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe x8 (half-height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This IBM 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller Card manages multiple hard drives and solid-state drives effectively, providing reliable RAID functionality for enterprise storage. Often found in data centers and server environments, it helps maintain data integrity and improve storage performance. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports various RAID levels to suit different needs, ensuring data redundancy and speed. Key Features Delivers up to 6Gb/s per SAS port for faster data access Utilizes PCIe x8 slot for enhanced communication with the server motherboard Supports multiple RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, and 10 for flexible data protection Compatible with a range of IBM systems, simplifying integration Includes advanced error detection and recovery features You’ll typically see this controller deployed in business servers and storage arrays, where consistent uptime and data safety are priorities. It plays a critical role in maintaining system performance while safeguarding valuable data.

Use Cases
The 46C8935 IBM 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller Card is commonly deployed in enterprise-grade storage infrastructures requiring robust data integrity and high throughput. IT administrators managing IBM server environments benefit from this controller's ability to efficiently handle large-scale RAID arrays and intensive data workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in data centers by providing reliable high-speed SAS connectivity and RAID management. Enhancing storage performance for enterprise IT departments handling mission-critical applications and databases. Facilitating scalable rack deployments where multiple SAS drives require centralized RAID control. Enabling remote office servers to maintain data redundancy and optimize data transfer speeds. Serving storage clusters that demand consistent throughput and fault tolerance under heavy I/O loads. This controller card contributes to operational efficiency by offloading RAID processing from the CPU and enabling high bandwidth data transfers, making it suitable for scalable storage solutions. Its integration within IBM hardware ensures compatibility and streamlined system performance in complex IT environments.

46C8935 IBM 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller Card Hardware RAID

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases